Research - Elizabethan and Modern Hair with Accessories

The types of ornaments used in the Elizabethan hair seems to vary a lot, I think basically if they could put it in the hair an get it to stay there they would.
They would use necklaces draped over the hair and down onto the forehead which would create a widows peak, They would use any type of precious stone they had because it showed off their wealth to have it on display.

Wire structures were used to create the shape underneath the hair if it was more elaborate, padding wouldn't have been enough to hold the shape.
Other things added into the hair would be feathers, ribbons weaved through the hair.
Various types of hair coverings also had a place in the hairstyles so they didn't necessarily have to have such a grand design with the hair, they could cover quite a lot of it with one of the following;
The coif; also known as the 'biggin' and worn by children, made of plain white linen. It was used as a cap as well under elaborate hats to keep hair in place.
The French hood; introduced by the french court by Anne Boleyn. A half moon or crescent style band that slopes away from the face. The edges of these were often adorned with pearls or jewels and a veil covered the back of hair.
The Atifet; Similar to the French hood style but with a heart shaped crescent. Worn by Mary Queen of Scots, with lace trimmings.
The Caul; The Elizabethan hair net. Covering the hair at the back of the head and made of fabric and adorned with jewels.
Various types of plaiting were used for Elizabethan hairstyles and these would also have ribbons and jewels incorporated into them.

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Braiding with Netting and Jewellery

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Example of Renaissance Caul/ Hair Net with pearls.

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French hood with veil at the back (1540)

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This image is the best example of the most elaborate hair accessorising on Queen Elizabeth, 

She has every type and colour of jewel in her hair and a large fascinator type thing on top. Again like her dress which is heavily decorated the hair is done the same way.

I think the modern way of dressing up hair tends to just be for occasions now, rather than the wealthy doing it all the time, its more acceptable to have very done hair more for parties and big events like weddings, however, on the catwalk and in more fashion lead media influences are often taken from the Elizabethan era in terms of what is added into the hair,

It's certainly not the 'done thing' nowadays to wear anything elaborate in the hair on a day to day basis, I think with new and improved cutting techniques the hair has enough style by itself not to have to dress it up so much.

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Wedding hair with necklace style jewellery.

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Plaited up do with adornements

As you can see the more modern hairstyles still encorporate braiding and curls like the Elizabethan ones but they are looser and more natural and the hair is not so desperately taken away from the face.
Any modern accessories unless avant garde are a lot smaller. Nothing looks too heavy or overdone.
Looking at Avant Garde however, in most there are always some kind of apparent influence from Elizabethan hair, whether it be the size or shape or the amount of accessories in the hair, I think because of the extravagance of the Elizabethans it's always a go-to era for inspiration.
I included the image below because it really incorporates everything, braids, frizz, size and chains and ribbons weaving throughout. However the flowers and butterflies don't relate but it shows how some staple influences can be added to.

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ALCHIN .L.K., 2012. Elizabethan era  [online] [Viewed on 10th oct.2015] Available from:  http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabethan-hair-styles.htm